Queen Mary 2 is the last Ocean Liner at Sea. She really is a “one of a kind” ship. She is the last of a long line of Ocean Liners that can sail with speed and comfort across thousands of miles of open ocean. Onboard, you will find experiences and features not found on regular … Read more
How Fast Do Cruise Ships Travel? Most cruise ships sail comfortably between 18 to 22 knots (which is 21–25 mph). While their engines can go faster, doing so comes with certain trade-offs. Modern ships, like those in the Royal Caribbean or Norwegian fleets, are engineered to balance speed with environmental and operational demands. Larger vessels … Read more
Looking at some of the stunning modern cruise ships of today, it is hard to believe that the idea of going on a ship for pleasure was an alien concept until the early 20th century. Cruising was very much a pastime for wealthy passengers in the early days. Cruising was a luxury experience, affordable only … Read more
Have you ever seen a cruise ship you may be wondering what is below the waterline and how they actually manage to float? A lot of a ship’s ability to float comes from the way that the ship is designed below the waterline. Do Cruise Ships Have Flat Bottoms? The bottom of a cruise ship … Read more
The terms “Ocean liner” and “Cruise Ship” are often used interchangeably, but actually they are different things. Although the two share a number of similarities there are also some fundamental differences. What Is The Difference Between a Cruise Ship and an Ocean Liner? Ocean liners are designed to complete a journey from A to B … Read more